Regional managing director Ruth Doyle said: “To support our continued expansion and the ongoing performance of our existing stores, it’s important that we attract the right candidates across all of our roles.

“We’re looking for individuals with a real passion for retail who are seeking a long-term career with a growing and ambitious business.

Aldi provides all staff with extensive training and development opportunities to ensure they have the necessary skills to make a real success of their career.”

Aldi has invested heavily in its academy, which is based in Bolton, and has recruitment specialists who train new staff.

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TRAINING: Aldi offers staff extensive development opportunities and has invested in its academy

It comes as cut-price stores continue to hit the traditional ‘big four’ of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda. They have faced huge pressure to reduce prices since the recession, when discount chains began to change consumers’ shopping habits.

Aldi and fellow German store Lidl now have more than 10% of the market share.